Does The Bible's Satan Look Like President Obama?

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Mar 18, 2013 at 11:31 AMMar 18, 2013 at 5:11 PM

Does President Obama have a cameo in History Channel's miniseries The Bible? Nope, but the character of Satan sure looks like him.The Prince of Darkness is actually portrayed by Mohamen Mehdi Ouazanni, who bears a striking resemblance to the commander-in-chief, ...

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Does President Obama have a cameo in History Channel's miniseries The Bible? Nope, but the character of Satan sure looks like him.

The Prince of Darkness is actually portrayed by Mohamen Mehdi Ouazanni, who bears a striking resemblance to the commander-in-chief, thanks to makeup and some digital effects. The similarity was first publicized by none other than noted Obama denouncer Glenn Beck. The commentator, who refuses to refer to the president by name, tweeted Saturday: "Anyone else think the Devil in #TheBible Sunday on HIstory Channel looks exactly like That Guy?"

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It's an interesting point, and one that's not totally unfounded. But is it a mere coincidence, or are the show's creators trying to imply something? The Bible is produced by husband-and-wife team Mark Burnett and Roma Downey, both of whom appeared on Beck's cable show earlier this year. Burnett, however, also donated to Obama's presidential campaign in 2008, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

An e-mail to the History Channel was not immediately returned.

What do you think? Is the resemblance purely accidental, or do you think it's offensive?

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